Report: Gimenez could join FC Porto on loan with €20m buy option
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AC Milan striker Santiago Gimenez is reportedly a loan target for FC Porto, with a €20 million option to buy, but no guarantee has come from Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceA significant shift is reported in Portugal, suggesting Milan would loan Santiago Gimenez to FC Porto with an option to buy for €20m, not an obligation.
The negotiations had stalled for the Mexico international, who was a very big investment when the Rossoneri paid €30.2m plus add-ons to get him from Feyenoord in February 2025.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 17: Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates with his team-mate Santiago Gimenez after scoring their team’s second goal during the Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and SSC Bari at Stadio San Siro on August 17, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) However, with seven goals and six assists in 37 competitive appearances, he spent most of last term injured following ankle surgery and is not in new coach Ruben Amorim’s plans.
Gimenez sale can be postponed MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates with team mates Davide Bartesaghi and Samuele Ricci after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) Milan were determined to sell Gimenez this summer, and is eager for Porto because of the presence of Italian tactician Francesco Farioli.
The sticking point had been the formula, as confirmed by MilanNews.it today, but A Bola and O Jogo now note there has been a significant development.
They claim the Rossoneri are finally open to making this a loan with option to buy for €20m, not including an obligation as part of the deal.
Lazio had also shown an interest, but Gennaro Gattuso confessed the centre-forward had absolutely no enthusiasm for the idea of coming to the Stadio Olimpico.
Gimenez has already agreed personal terms with Porto and this is his favoured destination.
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What happened
According to a report, FC Porto are interested in taking AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez on loan for the upcoming season, with a purchase option set at €20 million. The Mexican forward joined Milan in February 2025 and has struggled for consistent playing time. Porto's interest appears conditional, and no formal offer or agreement from Milan has been confirmed. The situation remains fluid as the summer transfer window progresses.
Chance analysis
Gimenez's potential departure on loan signals Milan's lack of full commitment to the striker after a disappointing half-season. For Porto, acquiring a proven Eredivisie scorer on loan with a reasonable buy option would be a smart opportunistic move, though the €20m clause suggests Milan value him higher than his recent output indicates. This is a developing story that could affect both clubs' attacking depth planning.
If the loan goes through, Milan lose a fringe attacking option while Porto add a proven goal-scorer with a buy option, but uncertainty remains until Milan commit.
Monitor Gimenez's status as a potential Milan departure; if confirmed, Milan's striker depth weakens while Porto gain an attacking option.